What kind of car was the Chrysler New Yorker?
The New Yorker was a comfort-focused Chrysler sedan positioned near the upper end of the brand’s range. Its name had a long history, and its final generations reflected major shifts in Chrysler’s design and engineering.
The E-body generation (1984–1988) was a front-wheel-drive sedan, followed by the C-body generation (1988–1993). The final LH generation (1994–1996) brought Chrysler’s cab-forward design, with a long windshield and the cabin set farther forward in the body.
Engines and power
In the United States, the New Yorker’s petrol engines ranged from 2.2 L to 3.8 L. The Canadian models listed used a 3.5 L petrol engine. Engine choice varied across generations and markets.
How economical was the Chrysler New Yorker?
The US EPA’s figures cover 1984–1997, with a best combined rating of 22 MPG and a lowest listed consumption of 10.7 L/100 km. Canada’s NRCan figures cover 1995–1996, with a lowest listed consumption of 12.4 L/100 km on the 5-cycle test. The EPA and Canadian 5-cycle procedures differ, so results are best read within their respective markets.
Where was it sold?
The New Yorker appears in US EPA figures for 1984–1997 and Canadian NRCan figures for 1995–1996. Its final LH generation ran from 1994 to 1996.
Questions and answers
What type of car was the Chrysler New Yorker?
It was a comfort-focused Chrysler sedan positioned near the upper end of the brand’s range.
What were the New Yorker generations?
The E-body ran from 1984 to 1988, the C-body from 1988 to 1993, and the LH from 1994 to 1996.
What engines did it have?
US models used petrol engines from 2.2 L to 3.8 L. Canadian models listed used a 3.5 L petrol engine.
What is its official fuel consumption figure?
The best combined US EPA rating was 22 MPG. The lowest listed consumption was 10.7 L/100 km under EPA and 12.4 L/100 km under Canada’s NRCan 5-cycle test.
